Former RCB all-rounder Dan Christian has claimed that Virat Kohli deserves to win the Indian Premier League title. Christian, who played with Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Bengaluru), shared insights into what it takes to succeed in T20 franchise leagues.
Christian has extensive global experience as a T20 specialist, having played for 16 different franchises across the world. While he never quite secured a permanent spot in the Australian national team, he has made a name for himself as a dependable all-rounder, offering clean hitting with the bat, and being a reliable seam option, with sharp fielding.
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He has appeared in 11 T20 finals and secured seven championships, an extraordinary record that underscores his consistent match-winning ability. In the 2018-19 Big Bash League final, he was named Player of the Match after leading the Melbourne Renegades to victory.
What does RCB need to do differently in IPL 2025?
Dan Christian doesn’t think RCB needs to make significant changes. He believes that RCB prepares well, works hard, and wins matches like any other successful team.
However, the challenge for RCB has been winning crucial semi-finals and finals. According to Christian, the team is very close to success, and with a little more consistency, they could finally lift the IPL trophy.
"I don’t think they need to do too much differently. They’ve always had a really strong squad on paper. They do everything as well as any other successful team that I’ve ever played in. They win games when it matters... unfortunately, they just haven’t quite got there in terms of winning the big semi-finals and the big finals," said Dan Christian in an interview with RevSportz Global.
Dan Christian feels Virat Kohli deserves to win an IPL
Virat Kohli, according to Christian, has had an extraordinary career. He has been a successful captain for India, leading the national team to multiple wins.
Christian emphasized that Kohli’s hard work and achievements make him deserving of the IPL title. He also noted that Kohli's adaptability in the T20 format has been impressive, showing signs of a "vintage" version of himself in the recent IPL seasons.
"I think Virat deserves it. He’s had such a wonderful career, been such a successful player, and a brilliant captain for India," he added.
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What is the success mantra behind winning T20 leagues?
When asked about the secret to winning T20 franchise tournaments, Christian emphasized preparation, teamwork, and a positive environment. He stated that successful teams are the ones that work well off the field, research their opponents, and most importantly, have fun while playing together.
The most successful teams are the ones that prepare really well. They train hard, do all their prep, research on the opposition and the ground. They tend to be the ones that are having the most fun and enjoy each other’s company," he concluded.
Christian believes that RCB has the potential to win the IPL, especially with Kohli leading from the front. While the team has fallen short in the past, Christian is optimistic that with a solid squad and the right mindset, RCB could soon break their title drought.
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